This Spring, in between allergy attacks, I’m loving watching Wonder Woman on repeat while I design Christmas cards, baths & rosé cider to unwind, date nights downtown at my favorite bar, and my go-to outfit: a Billy Reid dress with lace up sneakers. I also just ordered a Peleton bike and CANNOT WAIT to exercise again; I’ve been sequestered in my home because the pollen is trying to kill me. Happy Spring, y’all!

March is here and I drew a little something for you: some sweet Spring flowers.

To download free desktop calendar wallpaper, click on the black “download” button above and the image will open in a new window. Drag the image to your desktop. Open Desktop Screensaver (in system preferences) and add the image. Enjoy!

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Original artwork and desktop wallpaper pattern designed by Erika Firm. Just a reminder: commercial distribution or sale is not permitted.

February is here and I drew a little something for you: a slightly crazy abstract painting, “Identity Crisis.”

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This year I’ve set a goal for myself to paint a little something every day. I’ve signed up for a few classes, challenges, and exercises. You can follow along on Instagram (@erikafirm and #erikapaints) to see my work.

January is here (hello, 2018!) and I drew a little something for you: a pretty abstract painting, “Cloud Nine.”

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http://erikafirm.com/ultra-violet-pantone-color-of-the-year-2018/#commentsThu, 07 Dec 2017 16:26:12 +0000http://erikafirm.com/?p=11434Y’all. #Designerproblems. Big time. Pantone might legitimately be trying to kill me with their 2018 Color of the Year pick: Ultra Violet.

I had a feeling it might be a purple (see my previous post), but I was hoping for Pink Lavender or Almost Mauve if they went with a dreaded violet hue. But I do have a year to try to get used to it.

I’ve compiled some color combinations using Ultra Violet that don’t make my eyes bleed, using Pantone’s Spring Trend colors for 2018. Hopefully you’ll spot some color combos using Ultra Violet that you can use for inspiration.

This time of year I’m wrapping up the last of my client projects and turning my attention to family & friends … and strategic planning for the New Year! Ahhhh, the life of a creative business owner.

I made myself some quarterly goal planning worksheets, monthly goal planning worksheets, and a weekly editorial calendar for creatives to help get the ideas and goals in my head down on paper. I thought you might like them, too.